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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.13, 16,549.72 and 6,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.13, 16,549.72 and 6,901.10 is: 10,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.13 : 16,549.72 = 6,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.13/16,549.72 = 6,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.13x = 16,549.72 × 6,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.13x = 114,211,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,211,172.69/11,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.32

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